Etienne 1828 1906 Collection

Portrait of the cellist and composer Alfredo Piatti (1822-1901), ca 1860. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the cellist and composer Alfredo Piatti (1822-1901), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Jacques Fromental Halévy (1799-1862), ca 1860. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the composer Jacques Fromental Halevy (1799-1862), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the author Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897), c. 1880. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the author Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897), c. 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1860s. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of Aleksandr Ivanovich Herzen (1812-1870), 1860s. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Camille Erlanger (1863-1919). Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the composer Camille Erlanger (1863-1919). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Louis Étienne Ernest Reyer (1823-1909), c. 1870. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the Composer Louis Etienne Ernest Reyer (1823-1909), c. 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer and Organist Edmond d'Ingrande, 1861-1865. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the Composer and Organist Edmond d'Ingrande, 1861-1865. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), 1860. Creator: Carjat, Étienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Victor Masse(1822-1884), ca 1865
Portrait of the composer Victor Masse (1822-1884), ca 1865. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Count Nicolo Gabrielli (1814-1891), 1890. Creator: Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of the Composer Count Nicolo Gabrielli (1814-1891), 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer and flautist Jean-Louis Tulou (1786-1865), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the artist Constant Troyon (1810-1865), Early 1860s. Private Collection

Portrait of HonoreDaumier (1808-1879), 1864. Creator: Carjat
Portrait of Honore Daumier (1808-1879), 1864. Private Collection

Portrait of Louis Blanc (1811-1882), ca 1873-1877. Creator: Carjat
Portrait of Louis Blanc (1811-1882), ca 1873-1877. Private Collection

Portrait of Jules Huot de Goncourt (1830-1870). Creator: Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906)
Portrait of Jules Huot de Goncourt (1830-1870). Private Collection

Portrait of Francois George-Hainl (1807-1873). Creator: Carjat
Portrait of Francois George-Hainl (1807-1873). Private Collection

Portrait of Edmond Huot de Goncourt (1822-1896). Creator: Carjat
Portrait of Edmond Huot de Goncourt (1822-1896). Private Collection

Self-Portrait, 1864. Creator: Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906)
Self-Portrait, 1864. Private Collection

Portrait of the Prime Minister of France Leon Gambetta (1838-1882). Private Collection

Portrait of the pianist and composer Emile Prudent (1817-1863), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the painter Alfred Stevens (1828-1906), c. 1870. Private Collection

Gustave Courbet, 1860s. Creator: Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906)
Gustave Courbet, 1860s. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Charles Lenepveu (1840-1910), 1870. Creator: Carjat, Etienne
Portrait of the Composer Charles Lenepveu (1840-1910), 1870. Private Collection

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Etienne Carjat (1828-1906) was a renowned French photographer and caricaturist who captured the essence of many prominent figures in the arts and politics during the 19th century. Through his lens, he immortalized composers, artists, writers, and politicians alike. One of his notable works is the portrait of composer Victor Masse (1822-1884), taken around 1865. Carjat's skillful composition captures Masse's passion for music, allowing us to glimpse into the soul behind his compositions. In another striking image from 1890, Carjat portrays Count Nicolo Gabrielli (1814-1891), a composer known for his elegant melodies. The photograph exudes an air of sophistication befitting Gabrielli's musical genius. Carjat also turned his lens towards flautist Jean-Louis Tulou (1786-1865) around 1860. This portrait showcases Tulou's dedication to his craft as he holds his beloved instrument with pride. Not limited to musicians alone, Carjat also depicted artist Constant Troyon (1810-1865) in the early 1860s. The painting-like quality of this photograph highlights Troyon's artistic talent and love for nature. Honore Daumier (1808-1879), a renowned French painter and sculptor known for satirical social commentary, found himself before Carjat's camera in 1864. This portrait captures Daumier's sharp intellect and wit that were reflected in his art. Carjat did not shy away from capturing political figures either; one such example is Louis Blanc (1811-1882). Taken between 1873 and 1877, this portrait reveals Blanc’s statesmanlike demeanor as he played a significant role in shaping France’s political landscape during that time.